Manager – Finance/ Accounting

Ziff Davis; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

Ziff Davis is seeking a detail-oriented Manager – Finance/Accounting to oversee financial operations, statutory compliance, reporting, and month-end closures. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise and leadership to manage and guide a team effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate background, hands-on experience in financial reporting, taxation, and audits, and a proven ability to implement internal controls and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards and GAAP.
• CA qualification preferred with 2+ years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, intercompany reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IGAAP and US GAAP where applicable.
• Coordinate statutory and tax audits; liaise with auditors for audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial reporting

GL close

Taxation

Audit coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA-qualified

Job description

Description
Position at Spiceworks
Manager – Finance/ Accounting
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Manager – Finance/Accounting to oversee financial
operations, statutory compliance, reporting, and month-end closures. This role requires strong technical
accounting expertise along with leadership capabilities to manage and guide a team effectively. The ideal
candidate will have a strong corporate background and hands-on experience in financial reporting, taxation and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End GL Close Process & PR/PO Review Process

• Preparation of intercompany reconciliations and monthly settlement of accounts
• Prepare/review prepayments and monthly amortization schedules
• Prepare/review month-end accrual journals
• Monitor account reconciliations including debtors, creditors, and TDS reconciliations
• Reviewing Invoices with contracts/agreements and approving Purchase Requisitions & creating Purchase Orders.
• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Conduct month-on-month variance analysis of P&L line items
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets accounting and related processes
• Oversee monthly General Ledger (GL) close process

Financial Statements & Year-End Audit

• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IGAAP and US GAAP
• Manage and coordinate statutory and tax audits to ensure timely completion
• Liaise with auditors and ensure audit readiness

Regulatory & Tax Compliances

• Compute monthly/quarterly tax provisions
• Compute and ensure timely payment of advance tax
• Timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns
• Submission of GST refund applications within prescribed timelines
• Timely settlement of foreign remittances with Export Invoices and FIRCs/BRCs
• Manage annual compliances related to RBI and ROC/MCA
• Hands-on experience in Direct & Indirect Tax assessments, including Transfer Pricing assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Financial reporting and compliance expertise
• GL close and reconciliation management
• Direct and indirect taxation proficiency
• Audit management and coordination
• Strong internal controls understanding

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance with minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• CA qualified candidates preferred with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Currently positioned as Team Leader or above in present/previous role
• Strong corporate background is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial compliance
• Passionate about technology and possess a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring and applying AI

About Ziff Davis Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing( ZDPM) offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off, paid holidays and extended leave of absence, when you need to … ……